Dwayne Johnson is a Fairy in
October 13th 2009 09:17
Care to take me on?
Not a big man anymore as a tooth fairy.
Dwayne Johnson, who used to be known as "The Rock" as a former wrestler, is now a tooth fairy in a movie with The Sound of Music's Julie Andrews. Yes, how life has turned for Johnson. The fairies have sent him a summons to be judged for his misdeeds and must serve time as an honest-to-goodness tooth fairy.
As the Tooth Fairy Johnson's mean and selfish character has to be something that he's not. Think Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy movie, Twins or Eddie Murphy in another comedy called Daddy Day Care. People put into situations where they're like fish out of water always work in a comedy, especially if the hero is a masculine character who must embrace his softer side. That's how Hollywood turns a big and "mean"wrestler into a comedian and it seems to work pretty well for Johnson having made several movies for kids already.
In the movie, Johnson plays an annoying ice hockey player who's so full of himself that he practically runs over everyone around him without glancing back. His character is the kind of guy that people would loath. But as scrooge stories go, a change has to come about. That's where the tooth fairies come in.
Giving a big man like Johnson furry wings and a white silk tunic and tights to wear will put a smile on viewers face right from the start. Seeing him fumble and fail during physical training as a tooth fairy is so out of his image as a sportsman it can be pretty amusing even for the young kids who watch. The James-Bond-type "defensive weapons" like the shrinking paste, invisibility spray, and cat-a-way (to drive away cats that might mistake him for lunch while shrunk), he gets for his fairy arsenal are so cool and interesting you'd want to see Johnson's character use them to full effect.
The movie "Tooth Fairy" may not be unique and the promotional tag line itself is obviously borrowed from the famous line delivered by Jack Nicholson from another movie, A Few Good Men. But it is well made and likely a good movie to watch during the holidays - good enough to entertain sports fans, children, mothers, and many more. It's another movie that can lead to more blockbusters for Dwayne Johnson who's resume already has a long list of appearances on television and movies.
An effects blooper in Tooth Fairy
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As the Tooth Fairy Johnson's mean and selfish character has to be something that he's not. Think Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy movie, Twins or Eddie Murphy in another comedy called Daddy Day Care. People put into situations where they're like fish out of water always work in a comedy, especially if the hero is a masculine character who must embrace his softer side. That's how Hollywood turns a big and "mean"wrestler into a comedian and it seems to work pretty well for Johnson having made several movies for kids already.
Giving a big man like Johnson furry wings and a white silk tunic and tights to wear will put a smile on viewers face right from the start. Seeing him fumble and fail during physical training as a tooth fairy is so out of his image as a sportsman it can be pretty amusing even for the young kids who watch. The James-Bond-type "defensive weapons" like the shrinking paste, invisibility spray, and cat-a-way (to drive away cats that might mistake him for lunch while shrunk), he gets for his fairy arsenal are so cool and interesting you'd want to see Johnson's character use them to full effect.
An effects blooper in Tooth Fairy
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| January 26, 2010
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Pictures January 2010 785Sports. Tutus. Rock –n- Roll. Julie Andrews. Puns. Romance. Conquering a fear of failure. Fantasy. It’s all there.
If you are looking for a film that will tap into your emotional core, scratch your cerebral itch or leave you reflecting upon moral conundrums as you leave the theater, this movie is not for you. If you are looking for a movie that you may safely giggle through with every member of your family, “You Can’t Handle the Tooth” is just the ticket.
The movie presents a simple tale told, the formula for which has been in play over and over again. An innocent child, believing in the seemingly impossible, gets knocked down a few pegs by a grouchy adult. The grouchy adult is thusly taken on a journey of self discovery with hope that a soul will be saved and a child’s belief all things magical is placed properly back on track. Dickens, this is not, however Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is easy to watch and wins his audience over with the flash of every smile.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I saw this movie last weekend with my family as part of a pre-release promotional by the film’s marketing agent. Without the invitation to the screening, I probably would have waited to see this film on demand or via rental. I was prepared for marginal writing, marginal acting and a little nap lasting approximately 99 minutes. Within the first few minutes of the film, my attention sprang into action as I heard the words “THERE IS NO TOOTH FAIRY” loud and clear. Every parent in the room bristled, many children gasped and I anxiously searched the face of my daughter who had lost her two front teeth just that week. Frankly, a little warning about that would have been nice. From that moment of irritation, the writers of the film had me and never let me go.
What I appreciate most about this film is the laughter it inspires. There were actually only a few moments when everyone was laughing at the same time, but every few minutes, a different demographic could be heard. Grandparents, very young children, mommies, daddies, tweens and teens all had their gratuitous yet well-deserved chuckles. Heartfelt whistling, “woo-hoos” and applause at the end of the movie marked it in my book as an overall success. In my opinion, watching this movie is a fun, relaxing way to spend 101 minutes with family and friends, even if you pay for it. For what it is, I give it four stars.
Jayne Costello Goode lives in Milton, Massachusetts with her husband, son, daughter, parents, cat and puppy. Photo Credit: Jayne Costello Goode.
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